FOSTER'S PUTS NAME ON PARK PAVILION

A familiar Peace Country name will be going up outside and inside one of Evergreen Park’s iconic arena buildings.

Foster’s, a long-time local agriculture-based company, has taken over the naming rights of the Evergreen Park Pavilion.

It will now be known as Foster’s Pavilion.

Foster’s Pavilion includes the Lewis Hawkes Arena and the Drysdale Arena – named after two local families who were instrumental in the early growth of Evergreen Park after the "fairgrounds" were moved from the eastern end of the city.

“Foster’s is excited to continue our relationship after being the farm show sponsor,” said Jason Hipkins, Foster’s sales manager. “Being part of the community is something we take pride in.”

The Pavilion started when the Lewis Hawkes structure was moved from the old fairgrounds east of the city in the early-1980s when the Ag Society moved to its current location at Evergreen Park in the County of Grande Prairie. The Drysdale arena was added later in 1993. CLICK FOR MORE

DELUXE DRIVING SERVICES OFFERING $10 RETURN FOR SUNDAY'S MIC DROP NIGHT

Door to door service for just $10 for a trip to Evergreen Park and back?

Sounds too good to be true, right ... but that is what Deluxe Driving Services is offering for anyone who wants to take in Mic Drop Night at the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge on Sundays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. It start Sunday, Feb. 2.

Deluxe will pick you up at your home and return you there shortly after 10:30 p.m. And it will cost you just $10.

Not only that, at Mic Drop appies are half price and Bud Light is just $5.

You can register here.

INDIAN RELAY PART OF INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION AT EVERGREEN JUNE 7-8

 The Evergreen Park races are a qualifier for the world-famous Calgary Stampede in July.

“We are very excited to partner with indigenous communities to showcase the heritage and athleticism of Indian Relay Races,” said Evergreen Park General Manager Kim Randall. “We are committed to growing the sport and are thrilled to announce that our races will be a qualifier for the 2025 Calgary Stampede.

“This adds a new level of excitement for the racers and we anticipate the top teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan will join us for our event in June.”

The 2025 Indigenous Celebration, presented by Ovintiv, goes June 7-8 at J.D.A. Raceway.

Besides the thrilling Indian Relay Racing, the weekend also includes Indigenous drummers, dancers and crafters. (Click here for complete story.)